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Barrie Family Law Facts
Family Law Court Location
Family law matters in Barrie, Ontario are primarily heard at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Barrie . This is where issues such as child custody and support, divorce, and spousal support are addressed.
Family Mediation Services
Barrie offers various family mediation services to help families resolve disputes outside of the courtroom. Mediation can be an effective and less adversarial way to address issues related to separation, divorce, and child custody.
Local Family Law Resources
Families in Barrie have access to local family law clinics and Legal Aid Ontario services that can provide assistance to those who may not be able to afford private legal counsel.
Child Custody and Support Guidelines
In Barrie, families follow the Child Support Guidelines , which provide a framework for determining child support payments based on the income of the paying parent. These guidelines aim to ensure consistency and fairness in child support matters.
Divorce Process
Residents of Barrie can file for divorce at the family court in Barrie . Ontario follows a "no-fault" divorce system, where you don't need to prove fault or wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. Couples can file for divorce based on the grounds of separation for at least one year.
Family and divorce law services in Barrie
Divorce & Separation
Simple and complex matters, for married and common-law couples.
Learn more →Spousal & Child Support
Understand your rights and obligations and reach the right outcome.
Learn more →Child Custody & Parenting
Decision-making responsibility and parenting time, with your children's interests first.
Learn more →Home & Property Division
Fair, reasoned division of the matrimonial home and family assets.
Learn more →Business Owners & Self-Employed
Deep experience valuing businesses and determining self-employed income.
Learn more →Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements
Protect yourself before you marry or move in together.
Learn more →Family Mediation
A collaborative, confidential path to resolving disputes outside court.
Learn more →Wills
New or updated wills as your family circumstances change.
Learn more →Move on to the next stage in your life.
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